This 100% Cabernet Sauvignon hints of well-worn leather from a favorite old chair in the study. Quiet whispers of eucalyptus and green pepper with bright lavender on a lingering, supple finish. The 2010 vintage was aged for 32 months in 100% French Oak, 70% new. A delicious, well-balanced wine! 14.9% ABV. SRP $65

We paired it with grain-fed Texas Ribeye – still some of the best beef in the U.S. topped with a mushroom Cabernet reduction. We added mustard greens topped with caramelized onions, fresh roasted beets and goat cheese, and fresh-baked sourdough.

Stay tuned for more information about Hoopes Vineyards, and our meeting with the engaging Lindsay Hoopes. If you just cannot wait to read all about the wines, visit the website at http://www.hoopesvineyard.com/.

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A licensed attorney, Amy is a wine-lover, foodie, photographer, political junkie and award-winning author who writes about Wine, Food, Beer & Spirits. As Managing Editor & Tasting Director for Another Wine Blog, she travels all over the world's wine regions to share her experiences with her readers and legions of twitter, Instagram and Facebook friends and fans. Amy holds certifications through the International Sommelier Guild, and is also certified, with honors, as a California Wine Appellation Specialist (CWAS). She is a member of the Guild of Sommeliers, The Wine & Food Foundation of Texas and regularly attends Houston Sommelier Association events.
Amy is also a contributor to the Chicken Soup for the Soul series of books, and was most recently published in Chicken Soup for the Soul: The Power of Gratitude.